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2020 Saint Louis University Consumer Product Safety Certification Program
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Frank Citera will serve as a member of the case study evaluation panel for the 2020 Saint Louis University Consumer Product Safety Certification Program.
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Understanding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, codified as 47 U.S.C § 227 (TCPA), and its implementing regulations (to the extent applicable) have caused confusion since their enactment.1 At times,
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FDA and FTC Warn Companies for Unauthorized Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Claims
On March 6, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly issued seven warning letters to companies making alleged unauthorized claims related to the
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Hard, Hazy and Maybe Healthy—With a Chance of Liability and Litigation
A few different trends have emerged over the past year or so in the field of craft beer, and in related industries. Indeed, the alcoholic beverage landscape looks much different
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New York’s ‘Toxic Toys’ Law: Governor Signs Legislation Regulating Chemicals in Children’s Products, But Changes to the Law Are Already Coming
On Feb. 7, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation regulating the presence of toxic chemicals in children’s products and apparel. The governor agreed to the legislation – the
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OSHA Is Raising Its Maximum Penalty Amounts, Again!
On Jan. 10, 2020, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced another increase in the maximum civil monetary penalties for violations of federal Occupational Safety and Health standards
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State of California Passes Law Limiting Sugary Drinks Offered in Children’s Meals
On Jan. 1, 2019, a new law aiming to limit children’s intake of sugary beverages became effective. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Children’s Meals” law on Sept. 20, 2018,
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Illinois Supreme Court Holds No Showing of Actual Harm Needed to State Claim Under Biometric Information Privacy Act
In a unanimous decision issued Jan. 25, 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a plaintiff need not plead or prove actual harm to bring a claim under Illinois’ Biometric
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VA Supreme Court Adopts Take Home Asbestos Liability Exposure
On Oct. 11, 2018, the Virginia Supreme Court extended the duty of care owed by an employer beyond just employees to any family members or third parties who may be
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